2. GETTING MY START
I got my start at ZenGenius in 2011 . I was referred to them
through an acquaintance that did work with their company, so I
submitted an application and was called in for an interview
soon after. I was brought on as a freelancer in April of 2011 .
3. AS A FREELANCER
I really enjoyed my time as a freelancer. The work schedule was
extremely flexible, which was great for me as a college student
with very inconsistent availability. The work varied quite a
bit, which I really enjoyed. One week I’d be setting up for a clam
bake at the Memorial Tournament, the next I’d be tearing down
for a wedding.
4. BIG CLIENTS
I often worked with Victoria’s Secret at their head of fice and
distribution center. I was pretty regularly called to help set up
displays for them for special events or help them around the
mock store. I was even tasked with managing the
deconstruction of their Easton store when they were moving to a
new space.
5. AS AN INTERN
After being with Zen for about a year I inquired about an
internship opportunity. They brought me on almost immediately.
I was a contributing member of the company! I got an
opportunity to see how a visual design works, and it was quite
fascinating. I gained a lot of clerical and managerial experience
that I wouldn’t have gained as a freelancer. I regularly helped
sort and enter financial information as well as did inventory
work. It was a real growing experience and I was happy to have
the opportunity.
6. ALL IN ALL
I really appreciate everything that everyone at Zen has done for
me. This includes Joe Baer and Paul Cook, the presidents of the
company, as well at Rickelle Viney and Matt Ungar who where
always very kind and willing to help me out and answer any
questions I had.
I call this experience unconventional in the fact that it doesn’t
fall into what you might call a “construction related” type of
internship, but I gained a lot from my time at Zen and have
grown professionally.
